MELAZA TRANSPORT INC
Joins 6 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (Canal Insurance Company) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Sep 25, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MELAZA TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 3472868) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PERMITS & PROCESS AGENTS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3472868/ As of: Sep 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=175976 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
2 active liability filings
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2020-09-17 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceCANAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Jan 15, 2026
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Process AgentPERMITS & PROCESS AGENTSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1137217ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 13 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 175,976 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (7 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 24, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 5, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Peterbilt | 4 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 | |
| Great Dane | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86890305 | Jan 24, 2026 | NC | 2 | nc-davidson-county,-i-85,-s |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86776217 | Jan 12, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-i-40/85 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86722233 | Jan 5, 2026 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86552255 | Dec 11, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84190512 | Mar 20, 2025 | MD | 2 | I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83380451 | Dec 10, 2024 | PA | 1 | SCHANTZ RD MEASURING 658 FEET |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82102985 | Jul 10, 2024 | NY | 2 | ny-southeast-(nb) |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii), 392.2, 395.30(b)(1) | No |
| 80423691 | Dec 14, 2023 | NY | 2 | ny-suffern-(double-yard) |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.23, 393.75(a)(3), 393.11 | Yes |
| 79904904 | Oct 11, 2023 | NJ | 1 | GREENWICH SCALE WB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
| 79405467 | Aug 14, 2023 | CT | 2 | UNION SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79237782 | Jul 24, 2023 | PA | 2 | pa-i380-nb-mm-14.9-covington-twp |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78847587 | Jun 9, 2023 | MD | 2 | I-83 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78463882 | Apr 26, 2023 | NY | 3 | GROVELAND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Sep 17, 2020 | MC1137217-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2211210749 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 15, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Canal Insurance Company | CT2211210749 | BMC-91X | — | Jan 15, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | 8109-E05F2E-25 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 10, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC | CAP-131-032025 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 17, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC | CAP-131-032025 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 17, 2025 | May 10, 2025 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA956946659 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 17, 2025 | REPLACED |
| DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | PAP DUOA 45425 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 4, 2020 | Mar 25, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 15, 2026insuranceCANCEL — STAR MUTUAL RRG
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Jan 14, 2026
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May 15, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC
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May 13, 2025
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May 10, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC
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Mar 17, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 25, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
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Sep 17, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNION SCALE | CT | 1 | 0 |
| I-83 | MD | 1 | 0 |
| I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| GREENWICH SCALE WB | NJ | 1 | 1 |
| GROVELAND | NY | 1 | 0 |
| SCHANTZ RD MEASURING 658 FEET | PA | 1 | 0 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.28(a) | 395.28(a) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1137217
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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Canal Insurance Company
BMC-91X policy on file
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STAR MUTUAL RRG
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PERMITS & PROCESS AGENTS
BOC-3 process agent · 1,372 carriers served
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13 inspections
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